Full Vehicle Platform Architect
Core
Develop package targets and vehicle layouts for new autonomous vehicle platforms centered around AV and TaaS, enabling multiple layouts on a common platform.
Role type
Senior IC vehicle platform architect
Builds
Custom vehicle platforms for Waymo's autonomous ride-hail service
Domain
Autonomous vehicles / Transportation as a Service (TaaS)
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Vehicle architecture, complete vehicle layout, OEM negotiation, 3D CAD modeling (Catia), systems integration, executive presentation
Preferred skills
Electric vehicle (EV) package design, non-traditional mobility sector experience, multi-OEM background, autonomous vehicle sector knowledge
Responsibilities
Develop package targets and vehicle layouts for new vehicle platforms; Create platform concepts enabling multiple layouts on a common platform; Resolve conflicting technical requirements using CAD geometry and section analysis; Communicate layouts and targets to external OEM partners using 3D geometry and CAD sections; Drive Executive Leadership Team alignment on new vehicle concepts through presentations and physical mockups